In 1986, Joe Winter formed Overdrive Repair Services, after a long spell as a Laycock Engineering employee. Laycocks had been winding down their repair and service work, and this presented Joe with the opportunity to purchase much of their equipment and spares. Joe's son Paul joined his father, along with Peter Eggington (a former Laycock employee), and the business continues to prosper, as it caters for any vehicle fitted with a Laycock de Normanville unit. Overdrive Repair Services cater for customers worldwide, from the smallest spare part, to the full Overdrive Unit.
We are able to supply most spare parts for the full range of Laycock de Normanville Overdrives.
To view our full range of products, please view our
The Overdrive Unit was a result of a chance meeting the year before, between Ken Walker, Production Engineer at Laycock Engineering Limited, and Captain Edgar de Normanville, a Transmission Designer.
In 1959, the Laycock Engineering Company introduced the 'D' type Overdrive, and this was fitted to a variety of motor cars including Volvo 120 and 1800's, Sunbeam Alpines and Rapiers, Spitfires and also to early 3-synchro MGBs.
At Overdrive Repair Services we have the capacity to manufacture components, and re-manufacture the whole range of overdrives. Please feel free to
Welcome to the Overdrive Repair Services (Sheffield)!
We are re-manufacturers of all the Laycock de Normanville overdrive units, and their spare parts. Staffed by ex-Laycock employees, we offer a professional service to all Classic Car Owners and Restorers.
Tweet Email Tweet EmailA car’s transmission is a very complex mechanical system. It controls the application of power from the engine to the driveshaft. Over time, it is bound to suffer some wear and tear, more so than most other parts of your vehicle as a result of the heat and friction produced by the …
